Breakfast Briefing with Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan: ‘Can European Agriculture Compete in the Trump Era?’
Join us for an in-depth fireside chat where Phil Hogan, former EU Commissioner for Trade and Agriculture, and Justin McCarthy, CEO of GlasPort Bio and Former Editor and CEO of the Irish Farmers Journal, will discuss the future of US–EU agricultural relations in the Trump era.
With transatlantic tensions rising, animal protein companies face mounting challenges - from emerging tariffs and trade disputes to surging input costs, shifting regulatory standards, and geopolitical uncertainty.
This session will explore the key risks and opportunities for European agriculture, with a particular focus on how livestock and protein producers can safeguard competitiveness, embrace innovation, and build resilience in a changing global marketplace.
Key Questions for Discussion:
- How are US–EU agricultural trade relations evolving under Trump’s second term?
- What impact are tariffs and trade disputes having on European farmers and exporters?
- How will regulatory differences on standards and sustainability shape future trade flows?
- What role can agtech and innovation play in strengthening farm productivity and competitiveness?
- How can EU livestock production remain resilient while meeting climate and sustainability targets?